January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Organizational Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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II. Roll Call
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
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IV. Approval of Agenda
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V. Nomination and Election of Officers
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V.A. Board Reorganization
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V.A.1. Election of President
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V.A.2. Election of Vice President
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V.A.3. Election of Treasurer
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V.A.4. Election of Secretary
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VI. Consent Agenda
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VI.A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes dated December 8, 2025.
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VI.B. Approval of payment of district bills in the amount of $1,839,629.24
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VI.C. Authorize the President, Treasurer, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, and Superintendent to sign checks upon the various accounts of the District.
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VI.D. Designate the following financial institutions for the investment of school funds for 2026: Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus (MILAF+), United Federal Credit Union, Honor Everwise Credit Union, Huntington Bank, and Michigan CLASS.
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VI.E. Establish United Federal Credit Union as the depository for 2026
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VI.F. Appointment of the following district coordinators for 2026:
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VI.G. Designate GLP Strategic Administrative Group and the TSA consulting Group as the District's third-party administrators for the 403(b) tax-deferred annuity program.
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VI.H. Designate The South Bend Tribune as the newspaper for official and legal notification for 2026.
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VI.I. Appointment of Superintendent as Executive Secretary for the Purpose of Communicating Official Acts.
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VI.J. Designate Kruggel Lawton CPA as the audit firm for 2026.
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VI.K. Designate Set Seg as the insurance agents for 2026.
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VI.L. Designate Carmi Design Group as the architecture firm for 2026.
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VI.M. Designate Christman Company as the construction management company for 2026.
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VI.N. Designate Raymond James Financial, inc. as the underwriter for bond sales.
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VI.O. Designate the firms of Thrun Law Firm, P.C. and Clark Hill, PLC as the school district attorneys for 2026.
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VI.P. Approval of the Board Meeting dates and times for 2026.
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VI.Q. Appointment of Middle School Math Teacher
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VII. Superintendent's Report
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VII.A. School Board Recognition Month
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VII.B. 31aa Update
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VIII. Business and Operations
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VIII.A. Action Item
Student Body Representative Alternate |
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IX. District Appointments and Organization
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IX.A. Discussion Item
Board Appointment MASB Delegate and Alternate |
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IX.B. Action Item
Board Appointment MASB Delegate and Alternate |
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IX.C. Discussion Item
Berrien / Cass School Board Association Representative and Alternate |
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IX.D. Action Item
Berrien / Cass School Board Association Representative and Alternate |
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X. Board Reports and Requests
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XI. Hearing of Visitors
Anyone wishing to address the Board is invited to do so under this item, Hearing of Visitors. If you wish to speak to the Board, please fill out a form (on the small table near the door) and hand it to the Board President or Superintendent. A time limit of three minutes will be enforced per person wishing to speak during the hearing of visitors. It is requested that the name and address be stated at the beginning of such comments. Individuals may speak only once during this section of the agenda. Citizens with concerns about individual employees of the district are asked to bring those concerns to the attention of the Superintendent or his designee. |
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XII. Closed Session
Student Discipline Hearing and Discuss Superintendent Evaluation |
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XIII. Expulsion Hearing
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XIV. Adjournment
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